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Bo's Ice Cream

4.3 (315 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Classic place.
Sharon G.

We don't get here very often, but it's everything you want out of an old-school soft serve place. It's a magic place for kids and the dipped cones, once summer is over, are a nostalgic treat. I love the butterscotch dip. That's not something we had a my childhood soft serve place in California and I like it even better than the chocolate.

Ana R.

the best ice cream in Tampa bar none - SOOOO good. I come here almost weekly. it's so convenient that they have a drive through & the service is quick and friendly. I love you Bo's.

Brownie peanut butter sauce thick & chunky
Sally G.

The ice cream is always amazing! They have real brownies (not the crappy super sweet fake stuff...real brownies!) they have a lot of options and the prices are really good. Sometimes the staff can be a hit or miss but I always bring cash to tip and they appreciate that. The prices are so reasonable make sure you bring an extra $1 or $2 to tip! The ambiance is nostalgic for me, they have benches outside to sit with your pals and enjoy a sundae. Drive thru line can get long but there is plenty of parking on the side if you want to walk up and order at the window!

T C.

We came by to celebrate my in-laws 66th anniversary. They have been coming here for 50 years and have told us many stories of their trips here. We had twist ice cream cups, shakes, dipped cone and sherbet. They were all delicious and brought up all the good memories.

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Xavier I.

Thursday 9/12/2024 Found this spot on Reddit while looking for the best ice cream in the area and they were wrong. I got a large cookies n cream shake topped with a brownie for $13. The shake was very disappointing, it tasted like something you could easily get from a spot like Dairy Queen (for possibly cheaper too). It's just mid soft serve & toppings mixed into a mediocre, low quality shake that isn't worthy of $13 but that's just me.

Chocolate/vanilla swirl dipped in chocolate
Liz R.

The ice cream here is amazing! This place has been around for quite some time and I love swinging by anytime I'm in the area. They have a convenient drive thru as well, where you can order right from your car. I got the chocolate/vanilla swirl cone dipped in chocolate and it was delicious. I will definitely be going back for their banana sundae (my friend got it and it looked delicious). This place is super casual with outside seating that could fit 4-8 people. 10/10 recommend

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Marley R.

Such a great neighborhood soft serve spot! They have a drive through but we like to park and walk up. I'll say it's LARGE servings so be hungry!! We love to get the classic dipped cones or the thick n chunky with mix ins! I'd recommend the butterscotch dip with vanilla ice cream Reminds me of an old school Dairy Queen spot and even better. All staff is also energetic, quick and make sure to load you up with napkins!

Milkshake with mix ins
Jennifer M.

Local spot. No indoor seating. Old School Grab and go at the window. They offer the basic 3 flavors of ice cream and you build from that. I ordered a vanilla milkshake with Peanuts, Maraschino Cherries and chocolate chips mixed in and whip cream on top. Absolutely delicious! Loved it! Service was terrific and the price is unbeatable!

Alicia C.

Got the mini thick and chunky brownie ice cream. Expected there to be chunks of brownie in it not whipped with the ice cream. There were chunks in it but they were huge!

Stephanie D.

The epitome of a neighborhood ice cream shop! Bo's is a seminole heights staple and serves up all the classics. Soft serve ice cream, rootbeer floats, hot fudge sundaes, banana splits, thick n chunky's (imagine a mcflurry with whatever candy you want mixed into softserve), and more! This shop is always busy and the drive thru line is intimidatingly long; which is how you know it's good. The service is always super quick and the drive thru does move relatively quickly, although I choose to park and order in the front. There are a few benches where you can enjoy your sweet treat! The vanilla soft serve ice cream is my favorite and I don't often stray to other delicacies. I have tried the mnm thick n thunky but found it to have too many mnms. Maybe in the future i'll begin to explore the other menu items but for now the soft serve has my heart! I've seen customers order a variety of things which always look yummy. One thing to note is that the portion sizes are big. I've recommended this spot to many people and will continue to do so!

Paulo I.

There is a very special place in my heart for long standing businesses. I'm glad to see that Bo's has been opened since 1954. Although, I would like some different and possibly unique ice cream flavors, it would take away its identity and make like any other modern ice cream shop. I like how it doesn't look like much has been changed since it first opened. Even the prices do not seem to have changed too much. A small (16oz) Coke and vanilla soft serve float for 4$ is unknown anywhere else. Overall my experience was great. The service was great and my float was delicious and at a great price.

Twisted soft serve with butterscotch dip
Therese T.

Soft serve is 4/5 - pretty good soft serve! It's is nice and sweet and creamy! Service 5/5 - quick and efficient! Ambiance 5/5: quick Togo ice cream with a few outside seating! It's nice on a cloudy day!

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14 days ago

I've been going here for 28 years. The quality and the prices are phenomenal. hands-down best ice cream place in Tampa Bay.

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Just awesome. Fast cheap and delicious! Orange ice cream my son killed it. Great place to go after the zoo!

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7 months ago

Best pineapple sherbert in town and the hot fudge brownie sunday is delish. Alot of good stuff for $7

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8 months ago

I love Bo's! Great ice cream, and good prices. Wish I could be there right this minute!

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1 year ago

Best creamy ice cream in Tampa . No wonder why they been open for 71 yrs. Besides 1954 was a great yr, I was born that yr.

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7 months ago

Best ice cream place in Tampa, a must. Always friendly staff always super nice with the little kids.

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9 months ago

The service is great the ice cream is always good no moister the time of day. Tampa staple.

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